Ilsa J. Bick's Blog, page 16
January 11, 2016
Fences Make Good Neighbors
THE DAY A little out of sorts, though only part of that is due to the writing (which didn’t go too badly today). It’s that someone else decided to wander onto my deck. Not the Chabadniks, this time. It was … Continue reading →
January 10, 2016
Losing Faith
I’d almost view what happened a few hours ago as a sign that maybe I shouldn’t be. THE DAY Out late with friends last night, so a lazy start to the morning and an only okay cup of coffee (not … Continue reading →
January 9, 2016
Sleeping on it
THE DAY I’d fully intended to return to the book today, especially after working on covers yesterday and giving my brain a rest (and a chance to think about whether I really wanted to include another twist to my character’s … Continue reading →
January 8, 2016
Easing into the Weekend
THE DAY So I jerked awake around 2 a.m. with an idea for one of the characters–a direction to take him–that I hadn’t thought of before. Will it change much? No, not too terrifically much, though it would mean adding a bit … Continue reading →
January 7, 2016
What the Storyteller Wants You to See
THE DAY As always, starting a new section for a different character is really difficult. You haven’t hung out with the kid in a couple of weeks; you’ve not really put much thought in what he’s been doing. The husband … Continue reading →
January 6, 2016
Take No Prisoners
THE DAY So I decided last night that I absolutely HAD to finish this current section today. No excuses, no distractions, take no prisoners. I’d outlined where I wanted to go and how I wanted things to end up last … Continue reading →
January 5, 2016
Hunting What You Love
THE DAY Where did the day go? Beats me. Got up early and got sort of a good start, though the husband stuck around for several hours this morning. Much as I love him–and I really do–I need my work … Continue reading →
January 4, 2016
Back at It
THE DAY After yesterday’s rushed entry, my husband wondered why I’m bothering with this blog in quite this way. Like I said, this is mainly for me to keep track of what I do. Accountability, I guess. So I’m back … Continue reading →
January 3, 2016
Outta Time
THE DAY Short and sweet: Saw the monster off. Had breakfast with the husband who tried to bolster my ego. Hammered on the book and only frustrated myself because I didn’t have a thing organized or thought through. Real crisis … Continue reading →
January 2, 2016
Shot Unit
THE DAY Yet another shot unit, though that’s fine: it was the daughter’s birthday. So got up early, wrote a touch and then it was off to the gym and then back to take the daughter around town. Did the … Continue reading →
